to burn to a crisp; to scorch
regular; usual; favourite; favorite; preferred; accustomed
packing (items in a suitcase, etc.); packing (material for protecting packed goods); packing (material for sealing a joint); gasket
wood; lumber; (raw) material; stuff; talent; ability
singing one's own praises; praising one's own wares
(relative) merits; superiority or inferiority; quality
to be excited; to be elated
belatedly; though a little too late
and (also); both ... and; as well as
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
to get into a panic; to be flustered; to panic; to get in a flap
gift; boon; godsend; (good) result; fruit (e.g. of one's efforts)
branch; branch office; subdivision
substance; essence; substantive; substantial; in essence; in effect
ceremony; rite; ritual; service
cutting edge; leading edge; forefront; tip; end
passing mark (examination); passing grade
criticizing; lambasting; pointing out faults; calling for a retake; ordering (someone) to redo something
guard; security guard; security officer
collecting; accumulating; collection (of art, stamps, insects, etc.); garbage collection; waste collection
to carry to extremes; to go to the end of something; to reach the peak of something (e.g. luxury, hardships, etc); to be extremely (e.g. busy); to exhaust completely; to have nothing left (e.g. to say)
crack; crevice; fissure; chap; rift
to tighten; to stiffen; to brace; to strain
inexperienced person; novice; greenhorn; green hand
staying up all night two nights in a row; double all-nighter
(spinning) around; while revolving; with a curl; with a whirl; (coiling) around
receiving; getting; eating; drinking; please (give me; do for me)
to be given up; to be discontinued
sweetheart; person in one's thoughts (heart)
repeatedly; frequently; over and over; exceedingly; sincerely; very much